Adjustment of Status Based on Family Relationships: If you want to live permanently in the United States and enjoy numerous rights and benefits, you must first obtain an immigrant visa. This is the first step to becoming a lawful permanent resident. For many families, this path is part of family-based immigration and may involve family-sponsored immigrant visas.
These visas, often called the immediate relative visa, are based on a close family relationship with a U.S. citizen, such as a spouse, child, or parent. The number of immigrants in these categories is not limited each fiscal year. If not in the US, but otherwise eligible, an “immediate relative” may obtain a visa through consular processing.
These visas, part of the family preference visa categories, are for specific, more distant family relationships with a U.S. citizen and some specified relationships with a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR). The number of immigrants in these categories is limited each fiscal year.
At Lunel Law, we will assist you in determining the best option available for your family. Our diverse team strives to achieve a timely and successful resolution for your case.
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Immediate Relative visas are for close family members of U.S. citizens, such as a spouse, child (under 21), or parent, and are not numerically limited each fiscal year. Family Preference visas cover certain, more distant relationships of U.S. citizens and some specified relationships to Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), and these categories are numerically limited each fiscal year.
It is the process of becoming a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) through a qualifying family relationship while in the United States. Common examples include marriage-based green cards and, after marriage in the U.S. on a K-1 fiancé(e) visa, applying to adjust status.
Yes. If otherwise eligible, an Immediate Relative of a U.S. citizen may obtain a visa through consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.
The K-1 is a nonimmigrant visa that lets a foreign national fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen enter the U.S. to get married. The process involves filing Form I-129F with USCIS, followed by consular processing and an interview in the fiancé(e)’s home country. After the marriage, the foreign national can apply for adjustment of status to become a lawful permanent resident.
Lunel Law assists with marriage-based adjustment of status, parental sponsorship for parents of U.S. citizens, child and sibling sponsorship for U.S. citizens, and K-1 fiancé(e) visas (and subsequent adjustment of status). The firm helps determine the best option for your family and works toward a timely, successful resolution.
